SR 82 — CONDOLENCES: Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Lionel Sutton II.

SLS 26RS-2016 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

82 BY SENATORS MIGUEZ AND ALLAIN CONDOLENCES.A RESOLUTION To express sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passingof Lionel Howard Sutton II.

ExpressesWHEREAS, sincereit andis heartfeltwith condolencesprofound onsorrow that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing of Lionel Sutton II.II, who departed this life peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of eighty-eight;

Aand RESOLUTIONWHEREAS, ToLionel expressHoward sincereSutton andII heartfeltwas condolencesborn on theMay23, passingof1937, Lionelin New Orleans, Louisiana, to Loris Lusk Sutton II.and Lionel Howard Sutton, and throughout his life he exemplified the values of dedication, integrity, and generosity;

WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana has learned of the passing of Lionel Howard Sutton II, who departed this life peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the age of eighty-eight;

and WHEREAS, Lionel Howard Sutton II was born on May 23, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Loris Lusk Sutton and Lionel Howard Sutton, and throughout his life he exemplified the values of dedication, integrity, and generosity;

and WHEREAS, he was an active and valued member of numerous civic and social organizations, including the Optimist Club of New Iberia, the Royal Society of Gourmets of Jeanerette, and the Veterans Spade Card Playing Group, through which he fostered Pagefellowship, 1goodwill, ofand 2community SLSengagement; 26RS-2016 ORIGINAL SR NO.

82and fellowship,WHEREAS, goodwill,Lionel Sutton was known for his vibrant personality, his love of life, and communityhis engagement;ability to bring joy to those around him, whether spending time on the water at his camp in Stephensville, Louisiana, gathering with family and friends in Pensacola Beach, Florida, or sharing laughter and stories around the card table;

and WHEREAS, Lionel Sutton was known for his vibrant personality, his love of life, and his ability to bring joy to those around him, whether spending time on the water at his camp in Stephensville, Louisiana, gathering with family and friends in Pensacola Beach in Florida, or sharing laughter and stories around the card table;

and WHEREAS,Page his1 passing leaves a void in the hearts of all2 whoSR knewNO. him, but his memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to share in his life.

82 ENROLLED WHEREAS, his passing leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew him, but his memory will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to share in his life.

ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.

The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 82 Original 2026 Regular Session Miguez Expresses sincere and heartfelt condolences on the passingof Lionel Sutton II.

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